spongelike vs absorbent

spongelike is not a noun while absorbent is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spongelike	No	Yes	No	No
absorbent	Yes	Yes	No	No

spongelike (noun)	absorbent (noun)
	a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

spongelike (adjective)	absorbent (adjective)
like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed	having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility